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SarahD

(1,344 posts) Tue Feb 20, 2024, 01:15 AM Feb 20

Ridiculous bespoke Bronco.

I drove one of the old style Broncos while my uncle was out of the country. It was OK but not so wonderful I would spend $200k or more for a replica. I am thinking this is akin to the Hummer, a male oriented symbol of masculinity valued more for its high price than anything else. "Hey! Look at me! I can spend a quarter mil on an odd looking novelty item."
https://www.gatewaybronco.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1NOS1pG5hAMVwButBh1JxwAeEAEYASAAEgLsEvD_BwE

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Ridiculous bespoke Bronco. (Original Post) SarahD Feb 20 OP

Yikes you could buy a new one from Ford for less.. Historic NY Feb 20 #1

+1. not a superior vehicle - by really any sort of category or measure stopdiggin Feb 20 #2

Short wheelbase Old Crank Feb 20 #4

It looks like a good number of these are restomods. flvegan Feb 20 #3

Actually, this is a from the frame-up new vehicle Best_man23 Feb 20 #7

I assumed that a number of them were restomods. From their FAQs: flvegan Feb 20 #8

Checks a lot of boxes for me. bluedigger Feb 20 #5

There are tons of companies that do something similar Bristlecone Feb 20 #6

Way to expensive for my bank account KS Toronado Feb 20 #9

I'd rather have a Jeep XJ and $380K in the bank Kennah Feb 23 #10

Historic NY

(37,462 posts)

1. Yikes you could buy a new one from Ford for less..

Reply to SarahD (Original post)

Tue Feb 20, 2024, 01:32 AM

Feb 20

they really never road well with a short wheelbase. But people have to have toys. Abet overpriced.

stopdiggin

(11,418 posts)

2. +1. not a superior vehicle - by really any sort of category or measure

Reply to Historic NY (Reply #1)

Tue Feb 20, 2024, 02:20 AM

Feb 20

I mean - fine if you had fun and enjoyed yours. Many people have fondnesses and attachment to good memories ...

But by no means any kind of 'status' or performance points here. Then or now.

Old Crank

(3,681 posts)

4. Short wheelbase

Reply to Historic NY (Reply #1)

Tue Feb 20, 2024, 04:44 AM

Feb 20

Is better for off road, generally, but isn't so good on the road. Evidently they were okay performers off road.
I had a 67 Landcruiser. Good off road. Not so comfortable on roads unless glass smooth. Short wheelbase, narrow track, high cg, harsh springs. Power stearing by armstrong and a ships wheel. The good was the slow stearing ration meant it was hard to react quickly and put it on its side.

These things are just ridiculous.

flvegan

(64,427 posts)

3. It looks like a good number of these are restomods.

Reply to SarahD (Original post)

Tue Feb 20, 2024, 02:32 AM

Feb 20

For those that want the old look and original body but want real power, suspension, brakes, reliability and safety, as well as modern tech. a/k/a expensive toys.

Best_man23

(4,915 posts)

7. Actually, this is a from the frame-up new vehicle

Reply to flvegan (Reply #3)

Tue Feb 20, 2024, 09:19 AM

Feb 20

The body is a OE licensed reproduction steel body. The frame and other components can be purchased new.

There is also an EV option for this reproduction Bronco. If I was wealthy enough to spend $500K on a car, I would buy the EV model Bronco if for no other reason but to see a few MAGAts blow their lids.

flvegan

(64,427 posts)

8. I assumed that a number of them were restomods. From their FAQs:

Reply to Best_man23 (Reply #7)

Tue Feb 20, 2024, 09:31 AM

Feb 20

Q: Where does Gateway Bronco get their Ford Broncos from?
A: Our Broncos are mainly from high desert regions in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Q: Can I sell you my old Ford Bronco to Gateway?
A: Yes. Reach out to Seth if you’re looking to sell an early model Bronco outright or trade it in for a new Gateway Bronco build.

bluedigger

(17,091 posts)

5. Checks a lot of boxes for me.

Reply to SarahD (Original post)

Tue Feb 20, 2024, 08:10 AM

Feb 20

Recycling old vehicles to modern standards with American labor and (mostly) American parts. As long as we tolerate income inequality in this country, we might as well produce products for the wealthy, and I like these better than European supercars.